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24 Books for LGBTQ+ Pride Month

FICTION

LET'S GET BACK TO THE PARTY

by Zak Salih

An insightful examination of two of the many ways gay men present themselves in contemporary America. Full review >

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NONFICTION

GAY BAR

by Jeremy Atherton Lin

A vibrant and wistful report on a bygone era in gay culture. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

TWO GROOMS ON A CAKE

by Rob Sanders ; illustrated by Robbie Cathro

As beautiful as it is informative about this little-known battle in the fight for equality. Full review >

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FICTION

THE GUNCLE

by Steven Rowley

A novel with some real depth beneath all its witty froth. Full review >

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FICTION

FILTHY ANIMALS

by Brandon Taylor

Taylor tackles a variety of taboos and articulates the comfortless sides of the soul, and it's thrilling to watch. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

THE NATURAL MOTHER OF THE CHILD

by Krys Malcolm Belc

With vivid rawness, Belc paints an impressionist mural of what it means to be a parent while also birthing his true self. Full review >

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